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Ty

Born Benedict Chijioke on August 17, 1972, British rapper Ty became a critically successful artist, best known for his 2004 hit single “Oh U Want More?” (UK Number 65) and Mercury Prize-nominated 2003 album Upwards. Before his recording career began, he co-founded Ghetto Grammar, which focused on hip-hop education in the UK. Ty signed with Big Dada Records and released his debut album Awkward in 2001. Upwards, which included the single “Oh U Want More?”, was released in 2003. The album reached Number 35 in the charts and was nominated for a 2004 Mercury Prize (the award went to F...